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Winter Wonderland 2025

Join us at the Frank Crane Arena where it will be transformed into a WEST COAST WINTER WONDERLAND. These skating sessions are FREE and include skate and helmet rentals. These free sessions are thanks to the support from local businesses and community organizations.

Drop in during any of our public times or rent the ice privately for your friends, family or co-workers.

SCHEDULE/SPONSORS: Sessions are Everyone Welcome unless otherwise stated.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

  • 10-11:30 am (Parent & Tot): Pepsi Co
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Pepsi Co
  • 1:30-3 pm: Pepsi Co

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26

  • 10-11:30 am (Family Skate): Woodgrove Centre
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Windley Construction
  • 1:30-3 pm: Mosaic Forest Management
  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Nanaimo Skating Club

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27

  • 10-11:30 am (Parent & Tot) Woodgrove Centre
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Shaw Electric
  • 1:30-3 pm: Bach Real Estate
  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Central Drugs

  • 7:45-9:30 pm: VMAC Air

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

  • 9 am-12 pm: (Pancake Breakfast)
  • 10-11:30 am: (Family Skate) Thrive Orthodontics
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Nanaimo Lions Club
  • 1:30-3 pm: Aspengrove School
  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Shaw Electric

  • 7:45-9:30 pm: Madill

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29

  • 10-11:30 am: (Parent & Tot) Nanaimo News Bulletin
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Coastal Community Credit Union
  • 1:30-3 pm: Nanaimo & District Lacrosse Association
  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Mid Island Co-op
  • 7:45-9:30 pm: Rona+

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30

  • 10-11:30 am: (Family) Nanaimo Night Owls / Nanaimo Clippers
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Country Grocer
  • 1:30-3 pm: Georgia Strait Refrigeration
  • 3:15-4:45 pm: The Wave/Wolf (Island Radio)
  • 7:45-9:30 pm: DB Perks / Team Aquatics

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31

  • 10-11:30 am (Parent & Tot): Roto Rooter
  • 11:45 am-1:15 pm: Knappett Industries
  • 1:30-3 pm: MJR Tree Services
  • 3:15-4:45 pm: Lewkowich Engineering

Interested in sponsoring a session of this popular community event? Contact Alli at 250-755-7536 or email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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